From one of the twentieth century's most enduringly popular fiction writers: the only hardcover edition of his short stories. Though W. Somerset Maugham was also famous for his novels and plays, it has been argued that in the short story he reached the pinnacle of his art. These expertly told tales, with their addictive plot twists and vividly drawn characters, are both galvanizing as literature and wonderfully entertaining. In the adventures of his alter ego Ashenden, a writer who (like Maugham himself) turned secret ...
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From one of the twentieth century's most enduringly popular fiction writers: the only hardcover edition of his short stories. Though W. Somerset Maugham was also famous for his novels and plays, it has been argued that in the short story he reached the pinnacle of his art. These expertly told tales, with their addictive plot twists and vividly drawn characters, are both galvanizing as literature and wonderfully entertaining. In the adventures of his alter ego Ashenden, a writer who (like Maugham himself) turned secret agent in World War I, as well as in stories set in such far-flung locales as South Pacific islands and colonial outposts in Southeast Asia, Maugham brings his characters vividly to life, and their humanity is more convincing for the author's merciless exposure of their flaws and failures. Whether the chasms of misunderstanding he plumbs are those between colonizers and natives, between a missionary and a prostitute, or between a poetry-writing woman and her uncomprehending husband, Maugham brilliantly displays his irony, his wit, and his genius in the art of storytelling.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1400042534. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing of this Everymans Library edition, clean, attractive copy with two minor flaws only: a very slight lean to the spine, one tiny edge-tear to the jacket, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, red cloth, gold ribbon bookmark, "...the only hardcover edition of his short stories"; 839 pages.
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Like New. Excellent Dust Jacket. Size: 5x2x8; A Lovely Copy in like Dust Jacket-Like New! This thick hardcover book has 839 pages. The copyright page shows 2004 as the published date. We always ship in a sturdy box.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Everyman's Library, 2004. 2nd printing. Square and unmarked in full red cloth binding. Ribbon marker bound in. xliii, 839pp. Introduction by Nicholas Shakespeare. In a very nice unclipped dust jacket. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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